Finance Business Partner

Primary Location
SA - Happy Valley
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Finance Manager – Water, this role is responsible providing a comprehensive accounting and business partnering service to the SA Water Field Services contract and Other Programs in SA.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing ASX-listed company. You will be supporting our Water contracts, within our biggest business unit, Utilities. You will be hands on, yet able to step back and provide objective financial insight at both the contract and portfolio level. The primary base will be Hope Valley, with some travel required across our main local sites including Happy Valley.
About the role
In this role you will provide leadership and support to the various operational teams encompassing financial and non-financial analysis, accounting and reporting, contract and program forecasting, internal controls and governance as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Contract & Commercial – Support the commercial and financial performance of contracts through forecasting, governance and risk management, pricing and contract negotiations, cost optimisation, and process improvement. Provide proactive financial insights and advice to management, identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and staff utilisation, and support contract-specific initiatives, systems implementation and continuous improvement.
Accounting & Reporting – Manage contract and portfolio financial forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting, including EBITDA, cash flow, overheads and variance analysis. Provide management and clients with clear insights into financial and operational performance, monitor initiative progress across cost, revenue, risk and delivery, and strengthen accounting processes, internal controls and compliance to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
Financial Control – Support the overall financial performance of the portfolio through annual budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and capital expenditure analysis. Partner with management to achieve financial targets, support half-year and year-end audits, lead contract compliance and internal audit activities, and review business cases to support senior financial and operational decision-making.
About you
You will enjoy working with operational stakeholders and nuances associates with this type of contract. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be outcome driven while remaining highly collaborative.
Our ideal candidate may have:
Considerable experience in a medium to large company, preferably from a project, construction, asset maintenance, manufacturing or similar industry.
Proven track record in the preparation of financial and management reporting, including forecasts and budgets.
Ability to manage day-to-day issues and resolve complex problems with a high degree of autonomy, and independent judgement.
Proactive and flexible approach with the ability to develop new initiatives and streamline processes.
Experience in using SAP S4HANA, Jobpac, IFS, Greentree and TM1 would be advantageous.
Completed a Business Degree in Accounting and CPA or CA qualified.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with:
Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will also have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and the ability to support broader division strategic initiatives.
Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
How to apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile and apply via our system Workday. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to apply!
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.acquisition@servicestream.com.au.
Department
Finance
How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.